The Role of Human Resources Information Systems in Enforcing Knowledge Management: A field study on the Ministry of Transport in Gaza Strip

Abstract

The study examined the Human Resource Information System’s features (training information systems, performance appraisal information systems, employment information systems, incentive information systems, HRIS information systems) in the Ministry of Transport in the Gaza Strip. It measured their effects on knowledge management dimensions (knowledge generation, knowledge storage, knowledge dissemination, knowledge application). The researchers used the descriptive-analytical method. The study population consisted of all employees in supervisory positions in the Ministry of Transport. The questionnaire was used to collect the required data. The number of respondents was 62 respondents with a recovery rate (82.3%). Data was analyzed using SPSS statistical program. The study showed that there is a statistically significant relationship between the application level of human resources information systems and knowledge management application in the Ministry of Transport. In addition, the application level of human resources information systems impacts the application level of knowledge management at a rate of (%83.40).